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EY53 DPX

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,412 mi
Last recorded30,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 DPX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 30,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 29,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 28,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 27,630 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 27,630 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 25,187 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 22,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,276 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,185 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,096 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,888 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,851 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 4,377 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 P1H?

Based on 3,603 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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EY53 DPX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 P1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY53 DPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 P1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 P1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY53 DPX registered?

EY53 DPX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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